Lead Mental Health Technician, Full-Time - Nights
About The Position
Hanover Hill Behavioral Health, located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, combines two leaders in health care, in the partnership of Universal Health Services & Lehigh Valley Health Network. This brand new 144-bed free standing behavioral health facility offers the community high-quality behavioral health care services for seniors, adults and adolescents. Hanover Hill is seeking an experienced Lead Mental Health Technician (Lead MHT). This is a fantastic opportunity to join a multi-disciplinary team while working in a state-of-the-art facility, including EPIC. The Lead Mental Health Technician (Lead MHT) is responsible for assisting in the direct care and management of patients as prescribed by the physician and treatment team in a behavioral health hospital. The Lead MHT provides supervision over Mental Health Technicians (MHT) and Senior MHTs. The Lead MHT oversees safety and crisis management for the patient population, completes documentation of patient behavior and participation in programming to adhere to the scheduled activities. The Lead MHT role models positive, mature behavior in the milieu, utilizes positive behavioral strategies to minimize patient crisis and maximize success.
Requirements
- Associate's Degree is required.
- 4+ years of extensive experience with supervisory experience/advanced certifications in lieu of a degree.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree is preferred.
- 2-5 years of experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assisting in the direct care and management of patients as prescribed by the physician and treatment team in a behavioral health hospital.
- Providing supervision over Mental Health Technicians (MHT) and Senior MHTs.
- Overseeing safety and crisis management for the patient population.
- Completing documentation of patient behavior and participation in programming to adhere to the scheduled activities.
- Modeling positive, mature behavior in the milieu.
- Utilizing positive behavioral strategies to minimize patient crisis and maximize success.
Benefits
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
